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X-Air
Light Wing Sport Aircraft
1725 Salem Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
United States
Phone: 828-433-0015
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 75 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 13000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 65 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 30 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 195 |
Range (statute mi) | 350 | Landing Distance (ft) | 230 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 587 | ||
Design Horsepower | 52 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 13 | H.P. High Range | 80 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 508 | Useful Load (lb) | 485 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 993 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 160 | Length (ft) | 19 |
Wingspan (ft) | 32 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 60 | Number Built & Flown | 530 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $7,900 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
See XAir West |